US Bridges

Nfa A018 over Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI SW JCT SR59&SR194 · Structure no. 240A0180005

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A018 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A018 over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A018
CrossesBranch
Location1.7 MI SW JCT SR59&SR194
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31339, -89.49554
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A018 over Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A018 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A018 over Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A018 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A018 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.